OpenTable Founder Chuck Templeton Shares Entrepreneurial Lessons
Every business should have an impact, at least in Chuck Templeton’s mind.
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Chicago’s Sisterhood of Business and Tech
Attorney Daliah Saper says the biggest pain point for many entrepreneurs is not knowing what they own. “They enter into agreements with friends without…
Read MoreWhy Your Attorney Should Not Sit on Your Board
Your attorney has been a great help in performing all of the legal services necessary to start your business. Likewise, your attorney has provided…
Read MoreThe Three Questions Your Website Must Answer
If your website is selling a product or service, it needs to answer three fundamental questions in order to connect with your customer:
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How to Build a Silicon Valley or ‘Rainforest’
In their book, “The Rainforest,” venture capitalists Victor Hwang and Greg Horowitt address the perennial question: “How do you build a Silicon Valley?” Despite enormous…
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Microsoft CEO Ballmer Pitches to Chicago Startups
One thing stands out about Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer — his authoritative voice. Bill Gates’ Harvard sophomore dorm mate punches words with a bellow, prompting those around…
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Match CEO Yagan Inspires Math/Science Students
Several dozen of Illinois’ best and brightest high school students from the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) received tips on entrepreneurship from an inspiring alumnus…
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Groupon CEO Mason Steps Down
Andrew Mason has left the building. The embattled young founder of Groupon, a Chicago-based website offering daily deals discounts for its users, stepped down as CEO…
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A Few Minutes in Silicon Valley with Steve Blank
Steve Blank says that there is no formula for startup success, but that drive and perseverance about a project that one is passionate about,…
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Startup Reality: MBA Prof on Bubbles & Billionaires
Digital entrepreneurs need to hone their selling skills if they want to succeed, says Waverly Deutsch, clinical professor at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship…
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